Performer. Songwriter. Guitar teacher. Guitar maker. Sessions.
BIOG
Nick T is acclaimed by many as one of this country's finest solo artists notorious for blistering guitar pyrotechnics.
Now based in sunny Torbay, Nick T has many years of experience playing all over the world and has become one of the most highly respected & accomplished guitar / vocalists in the country being called upon for occasional studio session work by the famous
'Dean St. studios' in London.
Nick is popular with audiences for his guitar skills, notably the 'teeth' trick which can be seen on the 'Comfortably Numb' video on the 'Audio / Video' page.
The lively
electric set caters for most tastes with a large repertoire of
songs from 50's Rock & Roll, right through to the
present.
Combined with the new laid back acoustic performance this makes Nick the perfect solo choice for any event.
The live sound is
of a very high quality and he believes in using only self created
backing tracks to stand out from the crowd.
Nick also creates backing
tracks for many other artists worldwide including some for
www.musicbackingtracks.co.uk
Many of these tracks are commissioned by a well known karaoke backing company.
There is a sample compilation of some of the solo tracks on the 'Audio / Video' page.
Guitars are a passion for Nick and he offers a guitar repair / set-up service and very fine individually hand made Acoustic guitars.
For more info & pricing on this, use the contact page
More information on 'Tilley guitars' on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tilleyguitars
HISTORY
Nick has played guitar since the age of 10 and has been involved in numerous projects, here are a few highlights:
With 'Ruff Justice' Supported Lionheart, Wildfire.
With 'Alice Maguire' supported The Climax Blues Band, The Steve Gibbons Band, John Otway, Paddy Goes To Holyhead (ex members from The Sweet, Whitesnake, Praying Mantis)
Played the Marquee Club, Covent (Rock) garden, Greenwich tunnel club, The Oval etc.
With 'Mad Hatter' supported Girlschool, radio 1 airplay on Tommy Vance show.
Had fun jamming with Keith Nelson (Albert Lee banjo player), Paul Turner (Jamiroquai Bassist)
TESTIMONIALS
Hi Nick
We had a great weekend in Brixham meeting up with old friends that we hadn't seen for over four years. Your performances were just as we remembered. It was great to see and hear you again. Your 'Comfortably Numb' remains an awesome experience for the listener. Its amazing how an entire audience stops talking and just listens!!! Like I said .. AWESOME
Nigel & Gerry Bush
Nick Tilley is one of my favourite acts - He plays a lively electric guitar set that would pack any venue and his acoustic set is a lesson in what solo players should be able to do! He's a pleasure to work with.
Emma, The
Blue Anchor, Brixham.
Hi Nick
Thanks so much for the superb playing you did at my Birthday party! What an amazing talent you have - just incredible guitar and a fantastic voice too! I had lovely comments during and after the event, and as you know you certainly got everyone up dancing! Thanks also for playing my personal faves, which were just as good as the originals... :-). I would have no hesitation in recommending you for parties or events, and keep yourself free for next year!
Vanessa Lewis